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Out-of-School Time Programs

Source: State: Rhode Island Department of Education
Topics: Middle Years (5-9), Choosing Child Care, more...

Out-of-School Time programs are programs before and/or after school and during school vacation times. These programs provide school aged children with adult supervision and activities in a safe caring environment.

These programs may be run by:

  • the school
  • local community agencies that serve youth or
  • partnerships of both school and community agencies

For many kids, the time that they spend during out-of-school hours is a time for friends, sports, homework, fun and relaxation. But for many it is also a time when they get into trouble because they are home or out on the streets without adult supervision.

Rhode Island communities are developing quality out-of-school time programs in elementary and middle schools.

Help with costs:

  • Rite Start helps parents pay for out-of-school time programs. Parents can call 462-3415 for information. Some out-of-school time programs are offered free to families that cannot afford to pay.

Help for schools:

  • Schools can get information about developing quality out-of-school time programs from Rhode Island After School Plus Alliance (RIASPA). Contact Sarah Cahill at 331-2869 or sarah.cahill@afterschoolri.org.
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